Add 12/32 and 9/20
12/32 + 9/20 is 33/40.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 32 and 20 is 160
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 160 - For the 1st fraction, since 32 × 5 = 160,
12/32 = 12 × 5/32 × 5 = 60/160 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 20 × 8 = 160,
9/20 = 9 × 8/20 × 8 = 72/160 - Add the two like fractions:
60/160 + 72/160 = 60 + 72/160 = 132/160 - 132/160 simplified gives 33/40
- So, 12/32 + 9/20 = 33/40
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